Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk vs Ripley House Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
Ripley House Charter School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk Houston, Texas | Ripley House Charter School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 1,684 | #4161 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7298 of 15,369 | #42090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 24.4).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.9).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is the larger school with 325 students compared with 322.
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is a public school while Ripley House Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk better than Ripley House Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk ranks higher (51.5 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk and Ripley House Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk: 325. Ripley House Charter School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk and Ripley House Charter School rank in Texas?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is 699th of 1,684 and Ripley House Charter School is 4161st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).